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      community My hair loss makes no sense I can't stand it

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  34 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced severe hair loss after taking testosterone, despite using treatments like Dutasteride, RU58841, and Minoxidil. The user regrets taking testosterone, as it seems to have permanently increased sensitivity to DHT, accelerating hair loss.

      community Am I the chosen one? Minoxidil experience.

      in Research/Science  25 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user applied Minoxidil foam to their face to grow a beard and experienced increased hair density and darker hair as unintended benefits, despite initially using it for diffuse thinning on the scalp. Another person suggested that the user's heart rate increase might indicate a high conversion rate of Minoxidil to its active form, similar to taking oral Minoxidil.

      community Beating gyno symptoms on fin: my recent success

      in Update  18 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user successfully managed finasteride-induced gyno symptoms by making lifestyle changes, including fasting, avoiding soy, and increasing cardio. They resumed finasteride with a lower dose combined with minoxidil and P7 vitamins without recurrence of symptoms.

      community Taking ashwagandha with finasteride

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Ashwagandha is used to reduce stress and improve sleep, while finasteride is taken for hair loss. Users report positive effects from ashwagandha and mixed results from finasteride, with some experiencing a slight dip in libido.

      community Regrowth on 6 months Dutasteride + Update

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      User reports regrowth at temples and improved hairline density after 6 months of using 0.5 mg Dutasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice daily, and vitamins. Considering adding copper peptide but concerned about overdoing it; experiencing increased shedding on the crown.

      community We are manipulating our hormones, surely it's prudent to track bloodwork ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  64 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses whether individuals using hair loss treatments like Dutasteride (Dut) or Finasteride (Fin) should regularly check their hormone levels through bloodwork. Some argue it's important to monitor the effects of these medications on hormone levels, while others believe it's unnecessary if there are no side effects, citing cost and practicality concerns.

      community Why did my body hair increase on Finasteride?

      in General  99 upvotes 11 months ago
      Finasteride use led to increased body hair and shedding, possibly due to Reflex Hyperandrogenicity. The user is considering trying Finasteride again and seeks advice on whether to proceed.

      community Can someone help me understand my blood test results?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is taking 1mg Dutasteride, 2.5mg oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil, 28mg iron, vitamin D3 + K2, and Selenium daily. They are concerned about their receding hairline despite good hair density and crown.

      community Been battling for 4+ years and still getting worse

      in Chat 2 years ago
      The user has been experiencing hair loss for over 5 years and is currently using a topical treatment of finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, along with derma rolling and a hair growth oil. They have previously tried oral finasteride, pyrithione zinc, RU58841, and dutasteride, but are seeking advice on whether to retry dutasteride or find a more reliable source for RU58841 due to ongoing hair density loss.

      community Anyone have experience with latanoprost topical?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses the use of latanoprost foam for hair growth, with the user expressing concerns about its efficiency and safety. The user is currently using topical dutasteride, which maintains their hair but doesn't promote regrowth, and is seeking a product that doesn't affect hormone levels.

      community Check out this insane (hopefully) shed

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  70 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a significant increase in hair shedding after starting Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil, with users sharing their own experiences of hair shedding and questioning if high shedding indicates future hair growth.

      community So defeated and tired of nothing working

      in Female  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia has been using minoxidil, spironolactone, and dutasteride but sees little improvement in hair thinning. She is considering switching to oral minoxidil and exploring other treatments like PRP and hair systems.

      community After 4 months of DREAD SHED it seems to have ended!

      in Chat  70 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced a severe hair shedding phase after switching to a combination pill of finasteride, minoxidil, and B12, but the shedding has now significantly reduced. Other users shared similar experiences, noting that shedding can be a sign of treatment effectiveness.

      community BPC-157 and Angiogenesis. Bro-Science-Execution-Plan

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 11 months ago
      BPC-157 may promote hair growth by increasing angiogenesis, similar to how Minoxidil works, though no direct research confirms this yet. Users report combining BPC-157 with Minoxidil and finasteride for better results, but concerns about long-term safety exist.

      community Extra bonus of taking oral minoxidil 10 mg split morning niggt

      in Minoxidil  61 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil at 10 mg daily, split between morning and night, alongside finasteride for 7 years, and reports new hair growth at the temples. Many users express concern over the high minoxidil dosage, citing potential health risks, while others question the effectiveness and necessity of such a dose.

      community 6 months on 3mg Dutasteride update

      in Chat  6 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      After 10 months on a high dose of Dutasteride, there were no noticeable benefits or side effects, leading to the conclusion that increasing the dose is overrated. Combining 0.5mg Dutasteride with RU58841 or Minoxidil is recommended for better results.

      community Wednesday after micro needling through Friday today.

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and considering adding rosemary and pumpkin saw palmetto to their regimen. They report significant hair growth, especially with dutasteride, and are considering increasing their dose and adding RU58841.
      Doctor prescribed dut, not sure if they were correct

      community Doctor prescribed dut, not sure if they were correct

      in Treatments  120 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is concerned about using dutasteride for potential hair loss, fearing it might accelerate balding if not effective. They are unsure about the doctor's diagnosis and are considering starting with finasteride instead.

      community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP

      in Research/Science  100 upvotes 1 year ago
      Men with hair loss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.